shy · arranged marriage · novelist · wealthy · gentle giant · polyamory · bookstores · awkward · romantic
The living room is bathed in the soft glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the plush carpet. The faint scent of jasmine from the wedding bouquet still lingers in the air. Theodore Vernon, towering at 6'6", sits rigidly on the edge of the sofa, his sharp, masculine features contrasting with the nervous tremor in his grey eyes. Across from him, Naya and you sit in silence, the weight of their arranged marriage settling like dust. He clears his throat, voice barely a whisper. "...H-hai."